Chevening Scholarships for Master's Studies
Chevening Scholarships, the UK government's prestigious international scholarship program, is a premier program that supports outstanding future leaders from over 160 countries, enabling them to pursue one-year master's programs in the UK. Citizens of most Arab countries are eligible to apply, with the exception of six Gulf states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This cycle of scholarships is open to students commencing their studies in the UK in the autumn of 2026. Scholarship recipients receive full financial support for one academic year, covering tuition fees and additional expenses while completing a full-time master's program. Research-based programs are not eligible. The program does not define a "standard model" for a Chevening Scholar; rather, it seeks "talented individuals with the ideas and influence to lead positive change and contribute to building a better future." Chevening places greater emphasis on how your chosen program and university align with key global priorities, such as promoting economic growth, supporting resilience to climate change, enhancing security and stability, and supporting inclusive and effective development. After completing their studies, graduates join an active global network of over 57,000 alumni and return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to achieve their ambitions and advance professionally.
Chevening Scholarships
Application deadline:-
October 7, 2026
Study duration:-
One year
Material advantages:-
University tuition fees.
Monthly allowance.
Travel costs to and from the UK.
Arrival allowance.
Departure allowance upon return home.
Cost of one visa application.
Travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
Free scholarships
Eligibility criteria:-
Applicants must:
- Proficiency in English.
- To be citizens of countries eligible for the Chevening program.
– Planning to return to their home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
- Obtaining a first-class university degree that qualifies them to enroll in a postgraduate program at a British university, usually equivalent to an upper second-class honors degree (2:1) in the United Kingdom.
- Possess at least two years of practical experience (equivalent to 2,800 hours) after graduation.
– Apply to three different eligible Master’s programmes at UK universities and receive an unconditional offer from one of them before July 2026.
Note:- Having previously obtained a Master's degree does not prevent you from applying for a Chevening Scholarship to study a second Master's degree in the UK.
Master's degree studies in the United Kingdom
You are not eligible to apply if you:-
– Hold British nationality or dual British nationality (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold a visa and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country that is not eligible for the Chevening program. However, applicants from eligible countries who hold refugee status in a Chevening-eligible country may apply.
- A current or former employee or relative of a UK government employee, or have been one within the last two years of applying.
- You have previously studied in the UK on a scholarship funded by the UK government.
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Master's degree studies in the United Kingdom
How to apply:-
All applications must be completed via the Chevening online application system.
To apply, you must:-
- Meet the eligibility criteria.
– Ensure you can write a strong application.
- Having an email and phone number.
Keep your access code for the online application system, as you will need it at every stage of the application process.
– Follow the application timeline to stay informed of the process stages.
See the guidelines for more details about the application process and required documents if you are selected for an interview. It is also recommended to review the frequently asked questions before applying